The left-back has been out since the turn of the year after suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery, but he is making solid progress and could be back playing sooner rather than later.

Spurs were hoping the injury would at least put an end to rumors of a move away, but that is not the case, with both Inter Milan and Manchester United said to be lining up pre-deadline offers.

Inter were tracking the England international last season and were said to be lining up a bid until injury struck, while United have also been long-term admirers and could resurrect their interest.

Spurs will have no intention of cashing in after selling Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50 million this summer, but their resolve could be tested to maximum before August 31, if the latest reports are to be believed.